News for 'Florentino Perez'

Is Mourinho returning to Real Madrid? Perez opens up

Is Mourinho returning to Real Madrid? Perez opens up

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez rejected resignation rumours, addressed Jose Mourinho speculation and defended his leadership after a chaotic, trophyless season for the Spanish giants.

Atletico Mocks Real Madrid After Rejecting $173.25 million Bid For Julian Alvarez!

Atletico Mocks Real Madrid After Rejecting $173.25 million Bid For Julian Alvarez!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Real Madrid's $173.25 million bid for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez was rejected, with Atletico publicly mocking their rivals' announcement.

Real Madrid confirm head coach Alvaro Arbeloa's exit

Real Madrid confirm head coach Alvaro Arbeloa's exit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Real Madrid confirmed that they have parted ways with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa after reaching a mutual agreement, the Spanish club said on Tuesday.

Mourinho's Real Madrid Strengthen Defence with Cucurella Arrival

Mourinho's Real Madrid Strengthen Defence with Cucurella Arrival

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Real Madrid have signed Spain international Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on a six-year deal, making him Jose Mourinho's first signing since returning to the Santiago Bernabeu as manager.

LaLiga: Jose Mourinho returns to face massive Real Madrid rescue mission

LaLiga: Jose Mourinho returns to face massive Real Madrid rescue mission

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a three-year contract on Thursday, turning back to the Portuguese tactician who once delivered them a record-breaking LaLiga triumph but has not won a league title since leaving the Spanish capital.

Haaland to Real Madrid? Election promise sparks transfer controversy

Haaland to Real Madrid? Election promise sparks transfer controversy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme claimed he would sign Erling Haaland if elected, triggering a swift response from Manchester City and the player's representatives.

Real Madrid great Jose Emilio Santamaria dies aged 96

Real Madrid great Jose Emilio Santamaria dies aged 96

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Real Madrid great Jose Emilio Santamaria, a defender who won four European Cups with the club, has died at the age of 96, the Spanish side announced on Wednesday.

Real Madrid president Perez tests positive for COVID-19

Real Madrid president Perez tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has tested positive for COVID-19, the Spanish champions said on Tuesday.

World's Richest Football Club Eyes Stake Sale!

World's Richest Football Club Eyes Stake Sale!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Real Madrid are considering creating a subsidiary that would allow external investors to buy a stake of around 5% in the world's most valuable football club.

Vinicius' El Clasico fury ends with public apology

Vinicius' El Clasico fury ends with public apology

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr issued a public apology on Wednesday after his angry reaction to being substituted during Sunday's heated 2-1 El Clasico victory over Barcelona had him storm straight to the changing rooms.

Meet Real Madrid's newest No 9!

Meet Real Madrid's newest No 9!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Real Madrid signed Mbappe as a free agent in a five-year deal after the Frenchman's contract expired at Paris Saint Germain (PSG).

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Real Madrid calm storm; Bayern demolish Leipzig

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Real Madrid ended a turbulent week with a 2-0 LaLiga win over lowly Levante on Saturday courtesy of second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio.

'Real Madrid move a dream come true'

'Real Madrid move a dream come true'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Alexander-Arnold says signing for Real Madrid is dream come true

Real closing on Ancelotti and Isco, says Perez

Real closing on Ancelotti and Isco, says Perez

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Real Madrid targets, Paris St Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti and Malaga midfielder Isco, are close to joining the club, president Florentino Perez said on Monday.

Real Madrid now richest club: Perez

Real Madrid now richest club: Perez

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the Spanish club has overtaken Manchester United as the biggest earner in world soccer.

Real's dream of 10th crown within reach: Perez

Real's dream of 10th crown within reach: Perez

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez believes hiring Jose Mourinho as coach and spending hundreds of millions of euros on players has finally laid the foundation for winning a 10th European title.

Perez to remain Real president

Perez to remain Real president

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

Florentino Perez will remain in charge of Real Madrid for at least another four years.

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Marcelo, 36, played for Real Madrid from 2007-2022 and left the Spanish club with 25 trophies in 546 games, including six LaLiga titles.

'Real'ity bites: Perez shows Benitez the door, appoints Zidane

'Real'ity bites: Perez shows Benitez the door, appoints Zidane

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Real Madrid have sacked coach Rafa Benitez after less than half a season in charge and promoted their former France great Zinedine Zidane from the B team to replace him, president Florentino Perez said on Monday.

Perez hails Zidane's influence at Real Madrid

Perez hails Zidane's influence at Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has praised Zinedine Zidane for changing the "recent history" of the club as a player and a coach. Promoted from his position as head coach of the club's reserve team to be Rafa Benitez's replacement in January, three-times world player of the year Zidane steered Real to a runners-up finish in La Liga and to their 11th European Cup. "The key element is Zidane," Perez told Marca on Tuesday. "He has changed the recent history of Real Madrid. Since 2001 he has created a way to understand football that has helped us win these European Cups." Zidane was signed as a player in Perez's first term as president and his spectacular volley in the final in Glasgow in 2002 gave Real their ninth European title. The Frenchman was an assistant to head coach Carlo Ancelotti when Real beat Atletico in Lisbon in the 2014 final.

Fans chant 'Toni, stay' as Real Madrid parade UCL trophy

Fans chant 'Toni, stay' as Real Madrid parade UCL trophy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

After a long night of celebrations, the team arrived in Madrid early on Sunday and started the party tour at 6 p.m. local time

Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Real Madrid will not boost squad ahead of ban

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Real Madrid will not seek to boost their squad ahead of their transfer ban, which starts at the end of the month, club president Florentino Perez said on Wednesday. Perez's leadership at Real has been synonymous with glamour signings but the club will be unable to register new players during the next two transfer windows for breaching FIFA rules on signing non-Spanish Under-18 players. "We will not sign players during the winter market but this has nothing to do with the punishment. It is because we have the best players and the best trainer," Perez told France Football.

Real Madrid vows to sign 'brilliant' players

Real Madrid vows to sign 'brilliant' players

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has vowed that his club will make a splash in this summer's transfer market.

Real Madrid could bid for Radamel Falcao next year: Perez

Real Madrid could bid for Radamel Falcao next year: Perez

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has hinted the world's richest club by income could buy Monaco's Colombia striker Radamel Falcao next year.

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Did Real Madrid chief influence Messi's departure?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

'Messi's departure is a move that helps Florentino. Imagine that (Kylian) Mbappe now signs for Real Madrid.'

Jose Mourinho to leave Real Madrid, Ancelotti approached

Jose Mourinho to leave Real Madrid, Ancelotti approached

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after coming to a mutual agreement with the Spanish club three years before the end of his contract, president Florentino Perez said on Monday.

Real president denies report of Mourinho rift

Real president denies report of Mourinho rift

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez angrily denied a report in Marca sports daily on Thursday that said there was a rift between coach Jose Mourinho and club captains Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos.

Real Madrid chief pushes for breakaway Super League

Real Madrid chief pushes for breakaway Super League

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'The most worrying fact is that young people are becoming less and less interested in football. The current competitions, as designed today, do not attract spectators' interest, except in the final stage.'

Perez needed another scapegoat...Ancelotti became his ninth victim

Perez needed another scapegoat...Ancelotti became his ninth victim

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Real Madrid fans could be forgiven for wondering whether a new president is needed rather than yet another new coach after Carlo Ancelotti was sacked.

Juve coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid

Juve coach Allegri rejected offer to manage Real Madrid

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Real appointed former Spain manager Julen Lopetegui on Tuesday, but Allegri had been among the front-runners to take over from Zidane, who quit after winning a remarkable three successive Champions League trophies.

Two in, 10 out will complete Real deals

Two in, 10 out will complete Real deals

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Real Madrid need to sign two more players and off-load about 10 to round off their summer transfer dealings, club president Florentino Perez has said.

Real facing hard choices after trophyless season

Real facing hard choices after trophyless season

Rediff.com22 May 2010

If Real Madrid sack coach Manuel Pellegrini and replace him with Jose Mourinho, as is being hotly-tipped in the local media, it will be serious blow to the credibility of club president Florentino Perez and his long-term plan.

Real bring in 'super agent' for Rooney swoop

Real bring in 'super agent' for Rooney swoop

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Spanish football giants Real Madrid have stepped up their chase for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney by drafting in football's most successful agent, Pini Zahavi.

Real president shows ruthless streak

Real president shows ruthless streak

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

Florentino Perez has acquired a reputation for being Real Madrid's hero after bringing Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo and David Beckham to the club.

Ancelotti close to delivering Real's elusive 'decima'

Ancelotti close to delivering Real's elusive 'decima'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

In mild-mannered Italian Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez may finally have found the man capable of sculpting his expensively assembled squad into a unit capable of delivering an elusive 10th European crown.

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Real Madrid this summer, after reportedly being miffed over club president Florentino Perez's growing closeness with teammate Gareth Bale.

Real Madrid in talks to bring new star

Real Madrid in talks to bring new star

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez refused to reveal the name of the player, but said he is already in talks with the leading player.

Camacho prepares to quit Real

Camacho prepares to quit Real

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Butragueno to succeed Valdano

Butragueno to succeed Valdano

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Jorge Valdano said he would be stepping down as the sporting director of Real Madrid with effect from June 11.

Casillas comes out as gay, then deletes tweet

Casillas comes out as gay, then deletes tweet

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Casillas was married to sports journalist Sara Carbonero for five years before their separation in March 2021. The couple has two sons.